Description
A rich and moist purple velvet cake with a vibrant color and smooth texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp purple food coloring
- 1 tsp white vinegar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch cake pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.
- In another bowl, whisk oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Divide batter evenly between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
- Use gel food coloring for a more vibrant purple.
- Ensure ingredients are at room temperature for even mixing.
- Store cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: purple velvet cake, dessert recipe, homemade cake